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Iranian navy strikes Indian oil tankers in Hormuz

The Iranian navy has struck two Indian-flagged ships carrying Iraqi oil in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 17:12 UTC
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The Iranian navy has struck two Indian-flagged vessels carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi oil in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack is the latest in a series of incidents targeting commercial shipping in the critical waterway, escalating regional tensions. It follows recent contradictory statements from Iranian officials declaring the strait open while others threaten full control. The strike underscores the ongoing volatility and risk to global energy supplies transiting the region.
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